Mapuche silverwork and Coco Electrik

Mapuchue silverwork is one of the best known aspects of Mapuche material culture. The adornments have been subject to changes in fashion but some designs have resisted change.

Contents 1 History 2 Notes 3 References 4 External links

History

In the later half of the 18th century Mapuche silversmiths began to produce large amounts of silver finery. The surge of silversmithing activity may be related to the 1641 parliament of Quillín and the 1726 parliament of Negrete that decreased hostilities between Spaniards and Mapuches and allowed trade to increase between colonial Chile and the free Mapuches. In this context of increasing trade Mapuches began in the late 18th century to accept payments in silver coins for their products; usually cattle or horses. These coins and silver coins obtained in political negotiations served as raw material for Mapuche metalsmiths (Mapudungun: rüxafe). Old Mapuche silver pendants often included unmelted silver coins, something that has helped modern researchers to date the objects. The bulk of the Spanish silver coins originated from mining in Potosí in Upper Peru.

The great diversity in silver finery designs is indebted to the fact that designs were done to be identified with different reynma (families), lof mapu (lands) as well as specific lonkos and machis. Mapuche silver finery was also subject to changes in fashion albeit designs associated with philosophical and spiritual concepts have not undergone major changes.

In late 18th century and early 19th century, Mapuche silversmithing activity and artistic diversity reached it climax. All important Mapuche chiefs of the 19th century are supposed to have had at least one silversmith. The 1869 war between Chile and independent Mapuches provoked a famine among Mapuches in the winter of 1869, with the situation being worsened by a smallpox epidemic. This situation led some Mapuches to sell their silver adornments in the towns of La Frontera to obtain food.

As of 1984 Mapuche scholar Carlos Aldunate noted that there were no silversmiths alive among contemporary Mapuches. Notes ^ Painecura 2011, p. 15. ^ a b c d e f Aldunate, Carlos (1984). "Refrexiones acerca de la platería mapuche". Cultura-Hombre-Sociedad 1. Retrieved 13 November 2013.  ^ a b c Painecura 2011, pp. 25-26. ^ a b Kangiser Gómez, María Fernanda (2002). "Conservación en platería mapuche: Museo Fonck, Viña del Mar". Conserva 6. Retrieved 13 November 2013.  ^ a b Painecura 2011, pp. 27-28. ^ Painecura 2011, p. 30. ^ a b Bengoa 2000, p. 224.

Coco Electrik and Mapuche silverwork

Contents 1 History 2 Discography 2.1 Albums 2.2 Singles 2.3 Remixes 2.4 Appears On 3 References 4 External links

History

Coco Electrik first surfaced with Your Love Is Gum, a split single with then label mate Tom Vek. A series of acclaimed singles followed on Tummy Touch Records and Anne's own label, Oscillation Records. In 2007 they released debut album Army Behind The Sun. She has also lent vocals to Acoustic Ladyland’s much praised Cuts & Lies single from their album Skinny Grin, been featured on the soundtrack to The Coen Brother’s Burn After Reading and cult Australian drama Underbelly and remixed by Brooklyn wunderkind Kotchy and The Phenomenal Handclap Band as well as being remixed by, amongst others, Mickey Moonlight (Ed Banger Records) and Skylab (band). "Apple Pie" (Skylab Remix) by Coco Electrik currently soundtracks Target Australia's Effortless Denim campaign.

2010/11 has seen the release of their second album "White Ink" (8/10 Vice Magazine). The albums was written and recorded by Coco Electrik catalyst Anne Booty and long-term recording partner Paul Harrison (Royal Appointment) and features appearances from George Demure (Output Recordings, Tirk Recordings) Kreeps (Output Recordings) and Pete Wareham (Acoustic Ladyland, Polar Bear). The album was mastered by Robert Harder. Their single "Your Love Is Gum" features in episode of Fox 8's Australian drama Slide (TV series).

2013: Pussyfooter (Ju.Do Remix) by Coco Electrik soundtracks the Target USA Fall Style campaign that premiered during every ad break of the 2013 Emmy Awards. Discography Albums Army Behind The Sun (OSC002CD), Oscillation Records (2007) White Ink (OSC005CD), Oscillation Records (2010) Singles "Your Love Is Gum" (TUCH111), Tummy Touch Records (2004) "Paint It Red" featuring Whitey (musician) (TUCH122), Tummy Touch Records (2005) "Sex Shooter" (TUCH126), Tummy Touch Records (2006) "Apple Pie" (OSC001), Oscillation Records (2006) "Tainted Love EP" (TUCH2001), Tummy Touch Records (2007) "Sasparilla Kiss" (OSC003), Oscillation Records (2007) "Shine A Light" (OSC004), Oscillation Records (2009) "Fire & Ice" (OSC005), Oscillation Records (2010) "Black Widow" (OSC007), Oscillation Records (2011) Remixes "She Made It Easy (Coco Electrik remix)" by Kotchy (CIV002), Civil Records (2008) "Dim The Lights (Coco Electrik remix)" by The Phenomenal Handclap Band (TUCH2023), Tummy Touch Records (2010) "Distrust feat. Faris Badwan (The Horrors) (Coco Electrik remix)" by Black Devil Disco Club (LODWN020IT), Lo Recordings (2011) Appears On Touch Tones 2 (TUCH 107 CD), Tummy Touch Records (2004) Vice #7 (Volume 3 Number 6), Vice Magazine (2005) Musique Boutique, Pioneer (2005) Skinny Grin by Acoustic Ladyland (VVR1043682), V2 Records (2006) Touch Tones 3 (TUCH2004CD), Tummy Touch Records (2007) Under The Covers, Tummy Touch Records (2007) Gym Music From Burn After Reading, Tummy Touch Records (2008) Touch Tones 1, 2, 3 And 4 Boxset (TTBOX001), Tummy Touch Records (2008) She Made It Easy (Coco Electrik Remix) by Kotchy, Civil Records (2008) Spencer Product Presents: Product No.2, Buzzard Gulch Music (2010)
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